The Acer Aspire E5-571 (NX.ML8EK.016) sports a 15.6-inch Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD LED backlit display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The black coloured outfit carries a simple design and appears to be a bit bulky with a waist of 30.3mm and a weight of 2.5kg.

Processor and RAM

Doing the duty on the inside of the Acer Aspire E5-571 (NX.ML8EK.016) is a 1.9GHz Intel Core i3 processor belonging to the fourth generation series. It is aided by a regular 4GB DDR3 RAM which can be expanded up to 16GB via two unused DIMM ports. It handles intensive games and videos with the inbuilt Intel HD 4400 GPU. It sails on the latest Windows 8.1 OS of 64 bit architecture.

Camera, Storage and Multimedia

The combined action of the Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam and digital microphone allows you to enjoy memorable video calling experience. It takes care of your storage needs with a regular SATA HDD of 500GB. You can also transfer files through CDs and DVDs via the DVD Writer. And the stereo speakers running on MS Sound Compatible technology provide quality multimedia experience.

Battery and Connectivity

To keep the show running for a fair period of time without interruption, the Acer Aspire E5-571 (NX.ML8EK.016) features a 6 cell Li-ion battery. The networking and connectivity features include Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, two USB 2.0 slots, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI out, VGA port, Bluetooth v4.0 and digital media reader.

Verdict

The Acer Aspire E5-571 (NX.ML8EK.016) is a standard business centric gadget powered by Intel Core i3 processor and 4GB RAM. It comes with the latest WIndows OS and impresses with the HD webcam and optical drive. However, the thick casing will cause problems when you need to carry it around.